http://money.msn.com/personal-finance/10-colleges-least-likely-to-pay-off Why college might not always add up With graduates burdened with student loan debt and facing a weak job market, many wonder whether a college education makes sense. And for those who do pursue higher education, which colleges and universities offer the best return on the investment? On average, the benefits of a college education far outweigh the costs, according to the Brookings Institution, which estimates that the wage premium for a bachelor’s degree is $570,000 over a graduate’s career. But not all schools or majors offer the same financial payback. PayScale, a Seattle firm specializing in salary and career data, ranks about 1,500 U.S. institutions based on the return on investment, or ROI, based on their cost and what a graduate can expect to earn. Lynn O’Shaughnessy, author of "The College Solution — A Guide for Everyone Looking For the Right School at the Right Price" argues that choosing a school based strictly on ROI doesn’t make sense for everyone. Engineering school…
10 colleges least likely to pay off- MSN Money
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